Cost of living in Middelburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 37% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 75 (€4.07) | €16 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 81 (€4.37) | €7 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 60 (€3.23) | €4.12 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 17 (€0.92) | €1.23 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 28 (€1.53) | €4.06 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 18 (€0.95) | €1.54 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 65 (€3.52) | €4.69 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 19 (€1.04) | €1.50 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 38 (€2.04) | €0.98 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 47 (€2.55) | €1.30 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 100 (€5.40) | €10 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 21 (€1.13) | €2.01 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 15 (€0.81) | €0.62 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 23% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,554 (€516) | €592 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,500 (€405) | €430 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 4,000 (€216) | €121 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €424 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €315 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €82 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 1,000 (€54) | €20 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 4,754 (€257) | €379 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (€81) | €111 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 70 (€3.77) | €9 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €6 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 498 (€27) | €78 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 600 (€32) | €22 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,174 (€63) | €80 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,607 (€87) | €89 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 200,000 (€10,803) | €20,726 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 16 (€0.86) | €1.58 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 1,000 (€54) | €30 | + 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 100 (€5.40) | €3.14 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 250 (€14) | €9 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 475 (€26) | €31 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 43 (€2.34) | €3.64 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 38 (€2.05) | €4.30 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 91 (€4.90) | €3.74 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 21 (€1.13) | €1.84 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 27 (€1.47) | €2.07 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 78 (€4.23) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 16% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 551 (€30) | €26 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 97 (€5.21) | €15 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 500 (€27) | €45 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 800 (€43) | €45 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 50 (€2.70) | €9 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 40 (€2.16) | €3.80 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 40 (€2.16) | €3.87 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €434 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (€32) | €41 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 45 (€2.43) | €4.66 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 187 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Middelburg, Mpumalanga (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,700 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €1,596 (R 29,547) in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.
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